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on the ticket but present on the passport.
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Apostrophe or hyphen not transcribed correctly (O’Malley vs. OMalley).
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Name order reversed (last name vs. first name).
How to prevent it: Book tickets exactly as your name appears on your passport. No nicknames. No abbreviations. Match the passport exactly.
2. Expired Documents (Even by a Day)
Digital systems calculate dates precisely. “I thought it was valid” doesn’t matter.
How to prevent it: Put a reminder on your phone one month before your passport, visa, or FMM expires. Check expiration dates before you
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